I knew I shouldn’t be alone but I was. Sitting on the edge of the cliff, I looked out. I could see an endless stretch of darkening blue sea, the waves bobbing gently and the sunset lit sky which tonight was a strange amber orange colour. I didn’t know why and I didn’t care. Listening to the waves, I was grateful there were no seagulls or other noises. It was just me, the sea, sky and this cliff.
I swung my legs and looked down at the sheer drop. I wasn’t sure how high I was, maybe two hundred meters? Perhaps more. I wondered how long it would take me to fall. I shuffled closer, so I was almost hanging off the edge. I thought about all the other times I’d seen people fall from great heights – mostly in movies. They had seemed to kinda enjoy the experience.
Tightening my grip on the rock, the urge to just let go and fall grew. I tried not to think about it nor how it would solve so many problems. I thought about what they say about attempts that it was a split second that made you change your mind and also the more time you thought about doing it the less the chance was.
The body wanted to survive but my unconscious didn’t. I shut my eyes and imagined the rush of air, the sense of flying and freedom. I wanted it so badly. Just for there to be nothing and to not have to think anymore. To be done with it all.
The sounds of the waves sounded louder now and there seemed to be less cliff under me. I knew it had been a bad idea to be alone.
(Inspired from; https://scvincent.com/2017/08/10/thursday-photo-prompt-alone-writephoto/ with thanks)
Don’t jump. Nice description of the waves getting louder at the end.
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Thanks. I liked the idea that you didn’t know if he did or didn’t jump but I think the hint is there in the sound of the waves getting louder. Glad you enjoyed it.
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As you said, Hayley, a very sad one.
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It really was. Thanks.
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Hope you are not feeling quite that sad, Hayley.
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I’m feeling sad but not quite there. Just got lots of troubles at the moment and i’m having a hard time working through stuff. Writing helps.
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Writing usually does. Hugs, Hayley.
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Thanks. i’m sure things will get better for me soon.
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I hope so, Hayley.
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Fabulous, we all feel that when we looking down from a great height.
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Thanks. Glad you liked it.
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